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The oldest gold nuggets
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Orlov V. N.
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V. N. Orlov, Chief Expert, phone: (499) 249-30-76, Gokhran of Russia.
Abstract
The history of gold and platinum recovery in Russia is long-standing and rich. Obtained till present time historical data about establishment of famous “Gold lowlands” in first half of XIX century in Zlatoustovsky mining district on the South Ural (Miasskie placer mines at the lowlands of the Tashkutarganka river) have been assembled and combined in one place in this paper. The comments and impressions of contemporaries have been considered. Some facts about events, connected with nuggets discovery have been also considered.
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Gold, nuggets, crystal intergrowth, placer deposit, history, Diamond fund, State Depository for Precious Metals.
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